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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.07, 370,267.60 and 59,856.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.07, 370,267.60 and 59,856.57 is: 89,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.07 : 370,267.60 = 59,856.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.07/370,267.60 = 59,856.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.07x = 370,267.60 × 59,856.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.07x = 22,162,948,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,948,518.13/246,845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,784.85

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